Mainframe Programmer

Mainframe ProgrammerLocation: Atlanta, GA/ Charlotte, NC/ Dallas, TX/ Cincinnati, OH/ Minneapolis, MN/ Denver, CO (Onsite) FulltimeDesign, code, test, debug, document, maintain, and modify computer programs of high complexity, significance, and riskParticipate in application architecture functions including estimating and defining time tables, cost and project tasksRecommend solutions to improve business with a focus on core architecture, technology strategies and standardsGuide others through change impact analysisEstablish, refine and integrate development and test environment tools and software as neededCreate and recommend improvements to unit, test plans and testing process based on assessment of organizational needsCollaborate closely with teams in all stages of software development lifecycle including design, development and testing of the systemDesign basic and detailed program specifications while ensuring that expected application performance levels are achieved by managing interfaces, service levels, standards, and configurationsGuide technical staff and business partners to investigate, review, and solve complex, multidisciplinary business problemsMonitor operating efficiency and organizational needs of existing application systems and identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of developed projects and recommend technical solutionsDemonstrate solid understanding of the business needs driving the projectsBasic Qualifications:7+ years of experience with developing and implementing applications10 to 15 years of experience in Cobol, JCL,DB2Preferred Skills/Experience:Cobol, JCL,DB2, CICS and VSAM development experience. Strong Endevor, FileManager, CA7, IDZ, GITLAB and TSODevelopment skills, Tool experience.Excellent debugging skillsGood understanding of third-party dependency management and transitive dependency issuesStrong knowledge on DB2 databaseUnderstanding of the software development life cycle/Agile development experienceExperience with implementation and release management activitiesGood understanding of unit/system and functional testing methodologiesExperience working in large transaction-based systemsExperience writing technical designsExperience documenting technical functionsStrong Communication and good leadership skillsHave a strong ability and interest in working with a diverse range of technical and non-technical teams.Strong proclivity to follow coding standards and execute a best practices approach in build processes.Nice to have: MQ knowledgeDesired Skills:Preferred Banking/credit cards domain knowledgeQuality leadership and mentoring skillsAbility to work under minimal supervisionAbility to foster strong collaboration among team members and multitask effectivelyAbility to investigate and recommend best practices and process improvementsDetail oriented and able to debug complex errors.